The gospel is a message that all Christians think they know, yet few can explain it clearly and concisely to others. This is a problem, because the first message that people hear before accepting Christ as their Savior, studying the Bible, and learning how God wants them to live is the gospel. For this reason, having a solid foundation when it comes to understanding the gospel will help followers of Jesus not only be better established in their faith but also know how to effectively share the gospel with others.
In Purple Basics of the Gospel, bestselling author and pastor Rice Broocks draws on key passages in the New Testament to help followers of Jesus understand these foundations of their faith:
- The gospel is the good news that God became man in Jesus Christ.
- He lived the life we should have lived and died the death we should have died in our place.
- Three days later he rose from the dead, proving he is the son of God.
- He offers salvation and forgiveness of sins to everyone who repents and believes in him.
There is no other story in history that can compare to the gospel. While followers of Jesus can spend a lifetime studying the Bible and barely scratch the surface of God's knowledge, he has communicated enough for everyone to know that he exists and wants to have a relationship with all people. This is the message of the gospel that believers need to proclaim: God has come to make himself known!
The Audio Bible Studies series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, this audio Bible study includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover important Bible-based topics. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. While not required for the audio experience, these studies are designed to partner with the coordinating study guide, sold separately.
Many Christians believe we need to choose between fighting injustice and communicating the good news of Jesus Christ. But what if failing to speak the truth is ultimately the greatest injustice of all? If we truly believe the human heart is the source of injustice and the gospel is the only real solution, shouldn't sharing the gospel's transforming truth be our highest priority?
With his thoughtful, accessible style, Rice Broocks explores why knowing the gospel is, in fact, every person's greatest right-and therefore the greatest justice issue of our time.
Drawing on contemporary stories and rich historical sources, The Human Right:
answers the question, What is truth?
frames evangelism as a human rights issue,
explains why secularism lacks the foundation to ground human rights,
gives evidence for the existence of the human soul, and
describes how the Bible has shaped the modern world.
The Human Right urges us persuasively toward a renewed conviction that our ultimate calling is to proclaim the gospel-the only truth that has the power to change our world, to change us, from the inside out.
Did Jesus Really Exist?
The search for the historical Jesus continues to be headline news. Any speculative theory seems to get instant attention as the debate rages about His real identity and the claims made in His name. Did Jesus really exist? Is there real historical evidence that demonstrates that He lived and actually said and did the things the Gospels record? Is there any validity to the speculative claims that the Jesus story was a myth, borrowed from a variety of pagan cultures of the ancient world?
In this follow-up to the book God's Not Dead (that inspired the movie), Man, Myth, Messiah looks at the evidence for the historical Jesus and exposes the notions of skeptics that Jesus was a contrived figure of ancient mythology. It also looks at the reliability of the Gospel records as well as the evidence for the resurrection that validates His identity as the promised Messiah. Man, Myth, Messiah will be released concurrent to the God's Not Dead movie sequel, which will cover the same theme.
The goal of God’s Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty is straightforward: to help readers develop “a faith that is real and credible—and strong enough to help others find faith in God.” To that end, Rice Broocks outlines a roadmap that guides seekers to acknowledge the most basic truths of Christianity:
There is overwhelming and exciting evidence for God’s existence.
The God who exists is indeed the God of the Bible.
God has revealed his nature through his Son, Jesus Christ.
Persuasive arguments crafted with tools borrowed from logic, science, and philosophy, as well as scripture, solidify the faith of the Christian reader and provide starting points for discussions with skeptics. With clear, easy-to-follow explanations of key concepts and controversies, God’s Not Dead is apologetics for the twenty-first century, presented in layman’s terms. Readers will be empowered not only to talk about their own faith with confidence but to lead others to a relationship with Jesus.
